Anthony Phillip Dixon

Anthony Phillip Dixon went to his eternal home March 11, 2013. He was 71 years old.

Anthony was born Oct. 29, 1941, in Merced, CA, to the late Earl

Dixon and Letha Broadstock. He attended Atwater High School and entered the U.S. Army right out of high school. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and 10 years in Germany. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. His last station of duty was Fort Polk, LA.

He then went to work as a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 15 years. He worked briefly for FEMA in Florida before retiring in Tyler. Anthony loved to shop and loved to eat out. Chic-Fil-A was a favorite for breakfast, and he went every morning he was able. He will be remembered as being very generous with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Dixon. Survivors include a brother, Everett "Pete" Dixon and wife Aled, of Wilderville, Tenn.;

sister, Eva Mae Rampy, of Great Bend, Mont.; brother, Michael

Dixon, of Atwater, Calif.; and sister, Linda Coppedge and husband Samuel, of Tyler, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held in Winton, Calif. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. No service will be held in Tyler.

Never miss a story

Choose the plan that's right for you.
Digital access or digital and print delivery.